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Legislative Branch Issue Summary

Key Votes

Date	State	Bill No.	Title	Outcome
March 5, 2014	South Dakota	HJR 1002	Increases Legislative Term Limit Length	Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (12 - 23)
Feb. 12, 2014	South Dakota	SB 142	Increases Salary for State Legislators	Bill Failed - Senate (18 - 15)
Feb. 5, 2014	South Dakota	HJR 1002	Increases Legislative Term Limit Length	Joint Resolution Passed - House (54 - 16)
Oct. 24, 2011	South Dakota	HB 1001	State Legislative Redistricting	Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4)
Oct. 24, 2011	South Dakota	HB 1001	State Legislative Redistricting	Bill Passed - House (50 - 18)

Date	No.	Title	Outcome
3/05	HJR 1002	Increases Legislative Term Limit Length	Joint Resolution Failed - Senate (12 - 23)
2/12	SB 142	Increases Salary for State Legislators	Bill Failed - Senate (18 - 15)
2/05	HJR 1002	Increases Legislative Term Limit Length	Joint Resolution Passed - House (54 - 16)
10/24	HB 1001	State Legislative Redistricting	Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 4)
10/24	HB 1001	State Legislative Redistricting	Bill Passed - House (50 - 18)

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Public Statements

Date	Title	Politician
Jan. 8, 2021	Tweet - "Kimberley & I are heartbroken to learn that a U.S. Capitol Police officer has died heroically defending the Capitol against despicable violence. We're praying for the officer's family & for all the members of the @CapitolPolice, who are mourning the loss of their fellow officer."	Sen. John Thune
Jan. 6, 2021	Tweet - "Today has been a sad day for America. The violent behavior at the Capitol is inexcusable and disgusting, but we won't be deterred from our Constitutional duty. We need to work together to protect our democracy. Please pray for our country."	Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020	Tweet - "How many Americans have lost their businesses, homes, or income in the time it's taken Dems to finally abandon Speaker Pelosi's my-way-or-the-highway approach? Republicans have been consistent for months -- we need a targeted COVID bill that gives relief where it's really needed."	Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020	Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses	Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 9, 2020	Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility	Rep. Dusty Johnson

Date	Title	Politician
Jan. 8, 2021	Tweet - "Kimberley & I are heartbroken to learn that a U.S. Capitol Police officer has died heroically defending the Capitol against despicable violence. We're praying for the officer's family & for all the members of the @CapitolPolice, who are mourning the loss of their fellow officer."	Sen. John Thune
Jan. 6, 2021	Tweet - "Today has been a sad day for America. The violent behavior at the Capitol is inexcusable and disgusting, but we won't be deterred from our Constitutional duty. We need to work together to protect our democracy. Please pray for our country."	Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020	Tweet - "How many Americans have lost their businesses, homes, or income in the time it's taken Dems to finally abandon Speaker Pelosi's my-way-or-the-highway approach? Republicans have been consistent for months -- we need a targeted COVID bill that gives relief where it's really needed."	Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020	Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses	Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 9, 2020	Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility	Rep. Dusty Johnson

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Interest Group Ratings

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Ballot Measures

Election Date	State	Title	Outcome
Nov. 6, 2018	South Dakota	Constitutional Amendment W: An initiated amendment to the South Dakota Constitution changing campaign finance and lobbying laws, creating a government accountability board, and changing certain initiative and referendum provisions.	Failed
Nov. 8, 2016	South Dakota	Constitutional Amendment T: An Initiated Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution to Provide for State Legislative Redistricting by a Commission	Failed
Nov. 6, 2012	South Dakota	Constitutional Amendment N: An Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution Repealing Certain Reimbursement Restrictions for Travel by Legislators to and from a Legislative Session	Failed
Nov. 4, 2008	South Dakota	Constitutional Amendment J: Eliminate term limits for legislators	Failed
Nov. 4, 2008	South Dakota	Constitutional Amendment I: Provide for a maximum of forty legislative days each year.	Passed

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